Former NFL quarterback visits Minot Airmen

Eric Hipple, former Detroit Lions quarterback, speaks to Airmen about suicide prevention at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 28, 2017. Since the loss of his son to suicide in 2000, Hipple travels the country to educate people about suicide prevention, depression and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

Former NFL quarterback visits Minot Airmen

Eric Hipple, former Detroit Lions quarterback, tours a static B-52H Stratofortress at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Nov. 28, 2017. After a decade-long football career, Hipple has committed himself to educating various military units, corporations and schools about mental health issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)

Former NFL quarterback visits Minot Airmen

NFL quarterback visits Minot Airmen

Published Dec. 7, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Eric Hipple, former Detroit Lions quarterback, spoke with Airmen about suicide prevention and mental health. Since the loss of his 15-year-old son Jeff to suicide, Eric has committed himself to the educating people about mental health issues. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)